Our skin is a reflection of our internal health. The quest for radiant healthy skin is often focussed on external treatments such as creams, lasers, and various other topical therapies. Whist these therapies may assist in temporarily improving the appearance of the skin, they often work on the superficial levels of the dermis and epidermis … Read more
“Leaky gut” or gut permeability The recent explosion of research into the gut microbiome and overall gastrointestinal function has allowed great insight into the impact of gut health on systemic disease. Researchers acknowledge that interactions between the microbiome, gastrointestinal barrier integrity and immune system are integral to development of many chronic inflammatory diseases. “Leaky gut” … Read more
The human requirement for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients remains relatively constant throughout adult life. Unfortunately our ability to properly digest food and absorb vital nutrients declines with advancing age. Surprisingly, one of the most common age-related causes of impaired digestive function is the reduction of hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) … Read more
Not usually topics that are found together in one sentence, yet you may be surprised to learn just how beneficial camel milk is for our health. While camel milk is the closest to human breast milk making it an ideal substitute, it is the benefits for our gut health, mental health and skin health that … Read more
Deficiencies of EPA, DHA and GLA can lead to dry, rough and problematic skin that is prone to inflammation, premature ageing and uneven pigmentation. EPA deficiencies have been associated with several clinical disorders such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne. A large and growing body of evidence indicates that supplementing with EPA and DHA from fish … Read more
